Regimental Commander Colonel Riggs surveyed the arena. He knew Finn Miller was now the strongest soldier in the entire regiment; the Third Battalion was no match for him, and neither was the First Iron Battalion of the Ironclad Regiment. Although Riggs sensed Finn Miller would eventually leave, he needed to make arrangements for such an outstanding soldier. Regimental Commander Colonel Riggs shouted loudly, "Major Barrett, Battalion Commander of the First Iron Battalion." "Here!" a tall, burly man shouted, running quickly down from the stands and giving a formal military salute to Regiment Commander Colonel Riggs. "Starting today, Finn Miller will be assigned to the first squad of the first platoon of your first iron battalion," Regiment Commander Colonel Riggs announced loudly, clearly

